| lower
eyelid surgery overview |
| introduction
to eyelid surgery |
remove
excess skin, fat, and sometimes muscle from the lower
eyelids to create a rested, refreshed, more alert appearance;
sometimes used to repair a droopy lower eyelid |
| variations
and techniques |
upper
eyelid surgery, brow
lift, mid
face lift, chemical
peel, or botox |
| incision
placement & eyelid surgery details |
laser
blepharoplasty, asian blepharoplasty, transconjunctival
approach, fat transposition, SOOF lift |
| anesthesia |
local, or
local with IV sedation |
| surgical
facility |
usually outpatient
surgery center |
| length
of surgery |
1
to 2 hours |
| discomfort
|
minimal |
| what to expect
after eyelid surgery |
swelling,bruising,
dry or watery eyes; back to work in 1 to 2 weeks |
| risks
of eyelid surgery |
infection,
scarring, asymmetry, under- or over-correction, inability
to close eyes, dry eyes |
| often
combined with... |
for
the lower eylid, incision is either beneath the lashes,
or inside the eyelid |
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$1000
to $6000 |
| duration
of results |
results
range from 5 to 10 years |
| insurance
for lower eyelid surgery |
may
rarely apply if drooping lower eyelids cause severe dryness
leading to eye infections |
